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Sierra Finch
Sierra Finch
JustinM


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Challenge: Hidden Gem 4,000 (Archival) (Standard Editing*)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Sony Alpha a7 IV
Lens: Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
Date: Jul 22, 2023
Aperture: 6.3
ISO: 1600
Shutter: 1/1250
Date Uploaded: Nov 6, 2025

 A Patagonian sierra finch in the Aysen region of southern Chile

Statistics
Place: 5 out of 51
Avg (all users): 7.0976
Avg (participants): 7.0270
Avg (non-participants): 7.7500
Views since voting: 189
Views during voting: 76
Votes: 41
Comments: 7
Favorites: 1 (view)

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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 11/17/2025 08:11:46 AM
Congratulation, a huge honor to be on the front page of this challenge. Your image is very ribbon worthy and beautiful. It was always a top pick for me.
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 11/14/2025 10:25:10 AM
Stunning and perfectly focused with a beautiful coloration.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro M.Zuiko Digital ED
 11/13/2025 11:13:25 AM
Right at the edge of exposure. Very nice colors all around.
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Nikon Z9
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
 11/13/2025 08:05:40 AM
Love the clos-up of this feathery friend. The colors are very nice.
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Canon Canon 1d x Mark II
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 FG HSM Art
 11/10/2025 04:17:57 AM
Love the yellow backdrop, matches the birds body.
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Nikon Z8
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8
 11/09/2025 04:48:43 PM
Great detail.
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Olympus OM-D E-M5
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH
 11/07/2025 05:43:19 AM
Superb
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